PTE WORD B Group 1

Question 1

bark

Answer 1

sound made by a dog

Question 2

barometer

Answer 2

instrument for determining the weight or pressure of the atmosphere

Question 3

barren

Answer 3

desolate, fruitless and unproductive, lacking

Question 4

barricade

Answer 4

hastily put together defensive barrier; obstacle

Question 5

barter

Answer 5

trade goods or services without the exchange of money

Question 6

batch

Answer 6

a collection of things or persons to be handled together

Question 7

bathe

Answer 7

wash by immersion, as in a bath

Question 8

batter

Answer 8

beat with successive blows; beat repeatedly and with violence

Question 9

bead

Answer 9

small piece of material, such as glass, plastic or wood that is pierced for stringing

Question 10

beautician

Answer 10

one skilled in giving cosmetic treatments

Question 11

beforehand

Answer 11

in state of anticipation, in advance, by way of preparation

Question 12

berth

Answer 12

space for ship to dock or anchor; allotted place, place to sleep or stay

Question 13

beset

Answer 13

attack from all sides; trouble persistently

Question 14

bewilder

Answer 14

lead into perplexity or confusion; perplex with mazes

Question 15

bilaterial

Answer 15

two-sided; mutual

Question 16

bitumen

Answer 16

mineral pitch, black, tarry substance, burning with a bright flame

Question 17

blaze

Answer 17

brilliant burst of fire

Question 18

bleak

Answer 18

cold or cheerless; unlikely to be favorite

Question 19

bloc

Answer 19

a group of nations, parties, or persons united for common action

Question 20

blot

Answer 20

spot or stain, as of ink on paper, blur, weak point or failing point